Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 67% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (£3.55) | £10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (£2.27) | £9 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (£1.54) | £3.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (£0.55) | £1.07 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (£1.19) | £3.57 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (£0.98) | £1.74 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (£2.64) | £4.91 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (£0.69) | £2.01 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (£0.32) | £1.00 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (£0.81) | £1.74 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (£4.69) | £10 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (£0.80) | £2.16 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (£0.27) | £0.78 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (£509) | £1,482 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (£299) | £850 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (£24) | £90 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (£341) | £910 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (£208) | £615 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (£17) | £73 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (£8) | £17 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (£256) | £272 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (£73) | £83 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (£3.85) | £6 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (£3.68) | £14 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 36% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Belfast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (£25) | £64 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (£23) | £36 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (£73) | £68 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (£67) | £80 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 79% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (£8,913) | £23,353 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (£0.44) | £1.54 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (£8) | £64 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (£4.64) | £12 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (£2.66) | £3.29 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (£4.76) | £7 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (£10) | £67 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (£2.03) | £3.40 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (£1.84) | £1.78 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (£1.44) | £2.62 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (£0.71) | £1.71 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (£1.16) | £1.27 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (£2.97) | £12 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (£13) | £39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (£4.94) | £19 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (£20) | £78 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (£20) | £49 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (£2.91) | £10 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (£1.88) | £3.58 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (£1.22) | £5.11 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (£252) | £400 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (£0.03) | £0.20 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (£30) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (£0.99) | £12 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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